Consumer Safety Complaints
Search 2,215,138 safety complaints filed by vehicle owners with NHTSA — including 138,663 crashes, 56,255 fires, and 8,561 deaths.
What is a NHTSA consumer complaint?
A consumer complaint is a free-form report filed by a vehicle owner directly to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) describing a safety concern about their vehicle. NHTSA collects these reports through its Vehicle Owner Defect Report (VOQ) system and publishes them publicly. Each complaint includes the affected component, the date and circumstances of the incident, whether the failure caused a crash or fire, and any reported injuries or deaths. The owner's full narrative description is included verbatim — NHTSA does not edit or moderate the descriptions.
The database below contains over 2,215,138 individual complaints. NHTSA's investigators monitor it for clusters of similar reports — when enough owners describe the same failure mode on the same vehicle, NHTSA may open a Preliminary Evaluation that can lead to a recall. Many of the largest recalls in U.S. history, including the Takata airbag recall and the Hyundai/Kia engine fire recalls, started as patterns visible in this complaint database years before they became formal recalls.
How to interpret what you read
A few principles for reading consumer complaints usefully:
- One complaint is anecdote; a hundred similar complaints is data. NHTSA does not investigate the truthfulness of any individual report — that's the job of the Office of Defects Investigation, which looks at the full pattern. When evaluating a vehicle, look for whether multiple owners describe the same chain of events.
- Crash, fire, injury, and death flags are owner-set. They are not verified by NHTSA. They are still useful as a filter, because owners who tick those boxes are typically reporting more serious incidents than those who don't.
- Component categories are NHTSA-assigned, not owner-assigned. NHTSA standardizes the component field so that complaints can be aggregated. The owner narrative often goes into more detail than the component category captures.
- Complaint volume scales with sales volume. A best-selling model will accumulate more raw complaints than a niche model even at the same defect rate. To compare across vehicles, look at complaints per 100,000 units sold, not raw counts.
If you've experienced a defect
File a complaint. NHTSA's investigators rely on this database to detect emerging defects, and useful complaints — specific, concrete, with dates and mileage and clear descriptions of what happened — feed directly into the agency's pattern detection. The form takes about 10 minutes and is at nhtsa.gov/recalls under "Report a Safety Problem." Your complaint becomes part of the same public record that this page is built from. Owners filing detailed VOQs are how recalls get triggered.
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Showing 1,596 complaints for FREIGHTLINER
FREIGHTLINER
CASCADIA
(2012) — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 21, 2012
Incident date: Sep 21, 2012
THIS SUMMARY WAS WRITTEN BY ODI'S BOWMAN AFTER PHONE INTERVIEW WITH COMPLAINANT: PRIMARY ALLEGED ISSUE: (1) LIMITED FRONT VISIBILITY DUE TO LIMITED AREA SWEPT BY WIPERS [ODI NOTE: SEE THE PHOTOS IN WHICH THE COMPLAINANT MASKED THE WINDSHIELD WITH NEWSPAPER TO ILLUSTRATE THE COMPROMISED VISIBILITY CLAIM]. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE COMPLAINANT STATES THAT THE REASON FOR THE RESTRICTED AREA OF VISIBILI... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
CASCADIA
(2012) — VISIBILITY/WIPER
Aug 15, 2012
Incident date: Aug 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REARVIEW MIRROR DID NOT ALLOW HIM TO SEE THE BLIND SPOTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
FREIGHTLINER
COLUMBIA
(2005) — SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 25, 2012
Incident date: Jun 25, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. A LOCAL MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MEHCANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE VALVE FAILED AND WAS ALLOWING AIR TO ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 106,222.
FREIGHTLINER
BUSINESS CLASS M2
(2006) — SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 16, 2012
Incident date: Jun 9, 2012
REAR BRAKES STARTED DRAGGING WHILE DRIVING ALONG. I STOPPED TO CHECK THEM AND THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WAS VERY HOT AND SMELLING OF OVERHEATED BRAKES. I TURNED AROUND TO TRY AND MAKE IT HOME BUT THE NEXT TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO GET STOPPED. I WAS TOWED TO A FREIGHTLINER SERVICE CENTER WHERE THEY TOLD ME I HAD A STUCK CALIPER... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
SPRINTER 2500
(2003) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jun 15, 2012
Incident date: Jun 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE RECALL SAID THE REMEDY WAS FREE OF CHARGE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO VERIFY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 330,000. UP... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
SPRINTER 2500
(2003) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jun 15, 2012
Incident date: Jun 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE RECALL SAID THE REMEDY WAS FREE OF CHARGE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO VERIFY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 330,000. UP... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
BUSINESS CLASS M2
(2012) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 4, 2012
Incident date: Apr 18, 2012
THE PARKING LAMPS HAD FAILED PREMATURELY ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY INSTANCE OF THESE LAMPS FAILING ON THE 2012 MODEL YEAR FREIGHTLINER. *TR
FREIGHTLINER
CASCADIA
(2009) — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
May 17, 2012
Incident date: May 2, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 420,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 440... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
SPRINTER 2500
(2006) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 3, 2012
Incident date: Feb 8, 2008
THE TURBO RESONATOR ON THESE VEHICLES IS A KNOWN FAILURE ISSUE, THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE 2ND FAILED AT 70,000, THE MANUFACTURER IS QUITE WILLING TO REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY BUT DESPITE NUMEROUS PRODUCT CHANGES THE (Q5 IS THE LATEST VARIANT) THE COMPONENT CONTINUES TO FAIL UNPREDICTABLY POTENTIAL RESULTING IN A SERIOUS TRAFFIC INCIDENT. THE TURBO RESON... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
SPRINTER 2500
(2006) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 3, 2012
Incident date: Feb 8, 2008
THE TURBO RESONATOR ON THESE VEHICLES IS A KNOWN FAILURE ISSUE, THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE 2ND FAILED AT 70,000, THE MANUFACTURER IS QUITE WILLING TO REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY BUT DESPITE NUMEROUS PRODUCT CHANGES THE (Q5 IS THE LATEST VARIANT) THE COMPONENT CONTINUES TO FAIL UNPREDICTABLY POTENTIAL RESULTING IN A SERIOUS TRAFFIC INCIDENT. THE TURBO RESON... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
FREIGHTLINER
(9999) — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Apr 11, 2012
Incident date: Mar 15, 2012
CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL 11C2, EPA04 MBE 4000 LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED TWO OF THE THREE TRUCKS HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE RECALL COULD NOT BE PERFORMED ON THE THIRD TRUCK, AS THERE WERE NO MECHANICS AVAILABLE. *JB
FREIGHTLINER
M2
(2008) — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
Apr 5, 2012
Incident date: Apr 5, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FREIGHTLINER M2. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE SPIDER FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,130.
FREIGHTLINER
FREIGHTLINER
(9999) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Mar 20, 2012
Incident date: Apr 21, 2011
CONSUMER SENT CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS NOT ABLE TO SPED UP OR DRIVE FAST. THE PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED TO BE THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL HOUSING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE TRUCK STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *JB
FREIGHTLINER
FREIGHTLINER
(9999) — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Mar 20, 2012
Incident date: Apr 21, 2011
CONSUMER SENT CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS NOT ABLE TO SPED UP OR DRIVE FAST. THE PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED TO BE THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL HOUSING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE TRUCK STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *JB
FREIGHTLINER
FL-60
(1993) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 24, 2012
Incident date: Feb 9, 2012
I HAVE A 1993 FREIGHTLINER AND IT HAS CAME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE SAME THING I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THERE IS A RECALL ON IT AND THE RECALL DEPARTMENT FOR FREIGHTLINER IS TELLING ME THAT THE RECALL RAN OUT IN 1997 AND IT HAS BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS FOR A WHILE AND BEEN WORKING WITH THEM TO GET IT FIXED UNTIL THEY TOLD ME THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO FIX IT BECAUSE THE RECALL HAS EXPIRED AND I WAS UNDE... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
FS-65
(1998) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 23, 2012
Incident date: Feb 8, 2012
NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL BUS LOCATED IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY WAS IN ROUTE WITH SIX CHILDREN AND A DRIVER WHEN THE DRIVER SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW THE SMOKE COMING FROM THE AREA BELOW THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE BUS IN A SAFE AREA AND IMMEDIATELY STARTED EVACUATION PROCEDURES AND SUCCESSFULLY UNLOADED THE CHILDREN TO A SAFE PLACE. WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 7 MINUTES AFTER EVACUATION ... Read more
Fire
FREIGHTLINER
FS-65
(1998) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Feb 23, 2012
Incident date: Feb 8, 2012
NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL BUS LOCATED IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY WAS IN ROUTE WITH SIX CHILDREN AND A DRIVER WHEN THE DRIVER SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW THE SMOKE COMING FROM THE AREA BELOW THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE BUS IN A SAFE AREA AND IMMEDIATELY STARTED EVACUATION PROCEDURES AND SUCCESSFULLY UNLOADED THE CHILDREN TO A SAFE PLACE. WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 7 MINUTES AFTER EVACUATION ... Read more
Fire
FREIGHTLINER
XC
(2004) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 20, 2012
Incident date: Dec 20, 2011
1. RADIATOR TANK CRIMP FAILURE. EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO UNDETERMINED ORIGIN CAUSED TANK CRIMPS TO RUST TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. CRIMPS CANNOT BE SEEN VIA NORMAL WALK AROUND INSPECTION. FAILURE CAUSES TOTAL LOSS OF COOLANT. 2. TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. CORROSION ON "J" CONNECTORS BETWEEN TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE CAUSED SHORT AND FAILURE OF NON PROTECTED TCM... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
XC
(2004) — POWER TRAIN
Feb 20, 2012
Incident date: Dec 20, 2011
1. RADIATOR TANK CRIMP FAILURE. EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO UNDETERMINED ORIGIN CAUSED TANK CRIMPS TO RUST TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. CRIMPS CANNOT BE SEEN VIA NORMAL WALK AROUND INSPECTION. FAILURE CAUSES TOTAL LOSS OF COOLANT. 2. TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. CORROSION ON "J" CONNECTORS BETWEEN TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE CAUSED SHORT AND FAILURE OF NON PROTECTED TCM... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
XC
(2004) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 20, 2012
Incident date: Dec 20, 2011
1. RADIATOR TANK CRIMP FAILURE. EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO UNDETERMINED ORIGIN CAUSED TANK CRIMPS TO RUST TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. CRIMPS CANNOT BE SEEN VIA NORMAL WALK AROUND INSPECTION. FAILURE CAUSES TOTAL LOSS OF COOLANT. 2. TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. CORROSION ON "J" CONNECTORS BETWEEN TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE CAUSED SHORT AND FAILURE OF NON PROTECTED TCM... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
FL-60
(1993) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 20, 2012
Incident date: Feb 6, 2012
IN HAVE TRIED TO LOOK AT EVERYTHING THE TURNING SIGNAL WORKS GOOD UNTIL U GET ON THE ROAD THEN QUITS BLINKING. *TR
FREIGHTLINER
FL-60
(1993) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Feb 20, 2012
Incident date: Feb 6, 2012
IN HAVE TRIED TO LOOK AT EVERYTHING THE TURNING SIGNAL WORKS GOOD UNTIL U GET ON THE ROAD THEN QUITS BLINKING. *TR
FREIGHTLINER
FREIGHTLINER
(2004) — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Feb 10, 2012
Incident date: Jul 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FREIGHTLINER MOTORHOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V584000 (STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NECESSARY TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THE ... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
FREIGHTLINER
(2004) — STEERING
Feb 10, 2012
Incident date: Jul 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FREIGHTLINER MOTORHOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V584000 (STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NECESSARY TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THE ... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
FREIGHTLINER
(9999) — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Feb 2, 2012
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FREIGHTLINER TRUCK AIR LINE LEAKS IN TRUCKS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR LINE LEAK CAUSES DRIVERS TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND MAKING IT VERY HARD TO STOP. THE AIR LINE IS ON THE FRONT BRAKE, AND WHEN A HARD TURN AND HEAVY PRESSURE IS APPLIED, THE DRIVER CAN'T STOP THE TRUCK SAFELY.
FREIGHTLINER
COLUMBIA
(2006) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 15, 2012
Incident date: Apr 1, 2009
THE SPRING IN THE PARKING BRAKE CHAMBER FAILED, BROKE IN 3 PLACES. THEN PUNCTURED THE DIAPHRAGM CAUSING A MAJOR AIR LEAK, THE TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR SPRING BRAKE CHAMBERS, 3 OUT OF THE FOUR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN, THE CHAMBER THAT THE SPRING WAS NOT BROKEN WAS INSTALLED A FEW WEEKS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. WHEN THE AIR PRESSURE DROPPED TO 55 LBS, THAT CHAMBER STARTED TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE, ... Read more
Fire
FREIGHTLINER
FLD120
(2001) — POWER TRAIN
Dec 27, 2011
Incident date: Dec 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND SHIFTING INTO HIGH GEAR, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND AND WOULD PERFORM SLUGGISHLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE HIGH RANGE PERFORMING BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED ... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
CASCADIA
(2009) — STEERING
Dec 27, 2011
Incident date: Dec 22, 2011
TIE ROD FELL OUT OF THE RACK AND PINION. TRUCK COULD NOT BE STEERED. I OWN 10 OF THESE TRUCKS AND THIS FAILURE HAS HAPPENED TO 2 OF THEM SO FAR, THE LOCAL DEALER RIVERSTATES FREIGHTLINER IN WISCONSIN SEEMS TO BE TURNING A BLIND EYE TO THE ISSUE. *TR
FREIGHTLINER
CASCADIA
(2010) — STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Dec 9, 2011
Incident date: Nov 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CL125. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ROLLED OVER WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE DRIVER PASSED AWAY DUE TO THE CRASH. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE TRUCK WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE TRUCK AND STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINIO... Read more
Crash
1 deaths
FREIGHTLINER
COLUMBIA
(2005) — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Dec 2, 2011
Incident date: Jun 7, 2010
LOW PRESSURE, ERG VALVE, LEAKAGE, AND THE LOST OF POWER THAT THE TRUNK CANT BE CONTROLLED. *TR
FREIGHTLINER
COLUMBIA
(2005) — SUSPENSION
Dec 2, 2011
Incident date: Jun 7, 2010
LOW PRESSURE, ERG VALVE, LEAKAGE, AND THE LOST OF POWER THAT THE TRUNK CANT BE CONTROLLED. *TR
FREIGHTLINER
COLUMBIA
(2005) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 2, 2011
Incident date: Jun 7, 2010
LOW PRESSURE, ERG VALVE, LEAKAGE, AND THE LOST OF POWER THAT THE TRUNK CANT BE CONTROLLED. *TR
FREIGHTLINER
BUSINESS CLASS M2
(2009) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 23, 2011
Incident date: Nov 21, 2011
THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE, AIR CHAMBER AND CROSS SHAFT BROKE OFF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING WHICH CAUSED THE CROSS SHAFT AND CHAMBER BRACKET TO BREAK. THIS ALLOWED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER TO ROTATE UPWARD WHICH CAUSED IT TO WEDGE UNDER THE FRAME RAIL. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SUPPORT BRACKET WELDED ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE OF THE AXLE HOUSING WAS ALSO... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
CONVENTIONAL
(1999) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 27, 2011
Incident date: Oct 4, 2011
THE OWNER OF THIS TRUCK FAILS TO DRUG TEST HIS DRIVERS, FAILS TO COLLECT COMPLETED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ON DRIVERS, HIS VEHICLES ARE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WHICH RESULT IN CONSTANT BREAK DOWNS OUT OF STATE AND LEAVES THE DRIVERS WITHOUT FUEL. I RAN OUT OF FUEL IN INDIANA AND MY TRUCK WAS BLOCKING THE HIGHWAY AND THE STATE TROOPER HAD TO CALL HIM TO TELL HIM THAT HE NEEDED TO DO SOMETHING BECAU... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
CASCADIA
(2009) — STEERING
Oct 5, 2011
Incident date: Feb 12, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS DEFECTIVE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. IN FEBRUARY OF 2010, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V357000 (STEERING:RACK AND PINION) HOWEVER, THE MALFUNCTION RECURRED DUE TO THE REMEDY REPAIR FAILING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEH... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
CASCADIA
(2009) — STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Oct 5, 2011
Incident date: Feb 12, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS DEFECTIVE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. IN FEBRUARY OF 2010, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V357000 (STEERING:RACK AND PINION) HOWEVER, THE MALFUNCTION RECURRED DUE TO THE REMEDY REPAIR FAILING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEH... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
CASCADIA
(2010) — STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Oct 5, 2011
Incident date: Aug 17, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETECTED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,333. UPDATED 11/16/11*LJ THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 09V357000. UPDATED 02/27/12
FREIGHTLINER
SPRINTER 3500
(2006) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 30, 2011
Incident date: Jun 20, 2009
TURBO RESONATOR PREVENTED ME FROM DRIVING OVER 45 MPH WHILE I WAS ON A 70 MPH FREEWAY! HAD TO HAVE RV TOWED! I WAS TERRIFIED. ADDITIONALLY, I JUST FOUND OUT THAT THE TURBO RESONATOR PART 5137154AC WAS THE SAME ONE USED TO REPLACE THE ONE THAT FAILED. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THIS PART IS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC, WHICH CRACKS AT HIGH HEAT AND CAUSES MY VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND PREVENTS IT FROM GOING UPHIL... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
SPRINTER 3500
(2006) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 30, 2011
Incident date: Jun 20, 2009
TURBO RESONATOR PREVENTED ME FROM DRIVING OVER 45 MPH WHILE I WAS ON A 70 MPH FREEWAY! HAD TO HAVE RV TOWED! I WAS TERRIFIED. ADDITIONALLY, I JUST FOUND OUT THAT THE TURBO RESONATOR PART 5137154AC WAS THE SAME ONE USED TO REPLACE THE ONE THAT FAILED. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THIS PART IS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC, WHICH CRACKS AT HIGH HEAT AND CAUSES MY VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND PREVENTS IT FROM GOING UPHIL... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
SPRINTER 2500
(2005) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 27, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2009
TURN SIGNAL FAILURE AT CONTROL ARM ON STEERING COLUMN. *TT
FREIGHTLINER
SPRINTER 2500
(2005) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 27, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2009
TURN SIGNAL FAILURE AT CONTROL ARM ON STEERING COLUMN. *TT
FREIGHTLINER
CASCADIA
(2008) — STEERING
Aug 26, 2011
Incident date: Aug 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE LOCAL MECHANIC FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE DRIVER SIDE RACK PINION INNER TIE ROD WAS SEPARATED DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V357000 RECALL (STEERING: RACK AND PINION), AND DE... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
CASCADIA
(2011) — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Aug 22, 2011
Incident date: Apr 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH IN THE VEHICLE WOULD CAUSE A DECREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE WOULD ATTEMPT TO STALL. THE FAILURE WOULD PREVENT THE CONTACT FROM SHIFTING GEARS. THE CONTACT STATED THE JAKE, WHICH IS THE ENGINE COMPRESS BRAKE, AS TO BE RELEASED IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHIC... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
SPRINTER 3500
(2008) — WHEELS:HUB
Aug 16, 2011
Incident date: Jun 20, 2011
2010 SOLERA FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME BUILT ON A2008 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER CHASSIS. CONSUMER STATES FAILURE RELATED TO RIVETS WHICH HOLD THE FRICTION LOCKING DEVICES ON THE CHROME ARTIFICIAL WHEEL COVERS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A DEFECT ON THE RV WHICH CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN BOTH OR ALL FOUR DUAL REAR WHEELS SIMULTANEOUSLY. FAILURE OF THE RIVETS CAUSES THE WHEEL COVER TO BECOM... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
FREIGHTLINER
(9999) — POWER TRAIN
Jul 26, 2011
Incident date: Jun 30, 2011
2005 FREIGHTLINER T120. UNIT #1 WAS EASTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE WHEN HIS TRANSMISSION FELL OUT AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT IMMEDIATELY BY SALESMAN. *LN ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE TRANSMISSION WAS SERVICED A WEEK PRIOR. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0473-91)*JB
Fire
FREIGHTLINER
ARGOSY
(2005) — TIRES
Jun 29, 2011
Incident date: May 13, 2011
2005 FREIGHTLINER SEMI, UNIT 1,2 AND 3 WERE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. UNIT 2 BLEW A TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN THE MUD FLAP BRACKET SEPARATING FROM UNIT 2 AND GOING INTO THE ROADWAY. UNIT 3 STRUCK THE MUD FLAP BRACKET IN THE ROADWAY. UNIT 1 WAS STRUCK BY THE MUD FLAP AFTER IT WAS KICKED UP BY A VEHICLE THAT WAS TRAVELING IN FRONT OF UNIT 1. ALL THREE UNITS CONTINUED ON BEFORE PULLI... Read more
FREIGHTLINER
CONVENTIONAL
(2000) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jun 29, 2011
Incident date: May 26, 2011
2000 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL, DRIVER STATED HE WAS DRIVING WHEN NOTICE SMOKE WAS COMING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE PULLED TO THE RIGHT BERM AND ONCE HE DID, FLAMES ERUPTED. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0356-90)*JB
Fire
FREIGHTLINER
CONVENTIONAL
(2000) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 29, 2011
Incident date: May 26, 2011
2000 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL, DRIVER STATED HE WAS DRIVING WHEN NOTICE SMOKE WAS COMING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE PULLED TO THE RIGHT BERM AND ONCE HE DID, FLAMES ERUPTED. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0356-90)*JB
Fire
FREIGHTLINER
CONVENTIONAL
(2001) — TIRES
Jun 29, 2011
Incident date: May 31, 2011
2001 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL, UNIT 1 AND 2 WERE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. UNIT 2 WHILE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE WAS STRUCK BY DEBRIS FROM A BLOWN TIRE FROM UNIT 1. UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING IN THE CENTER LANE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0382-91)*JB
FREIGHTLINER
COLUMBIA
(2005) — TIRES
Jun 29, 2011
Incident date: May 20, 2011
1990 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE IN THE RIGHT LANE WHEN THE RIGHT TIRE OF THE TRAILER SUDDENLY CAME OFF THE RIM OF THE TRAILER. UNIT 1 CAME TO FINAL REST ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ROAD. *BF THE DRIVER STATED EVER SINCE THE COMPANY SWITCHED TO SUPER SINGLE TIRES, EVERYONE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING SOME TYPE OF TIRE FAILURE. THE RIM WAS DAMAGED. (OHIO TR... Read more